Has N33778 been in an accident?

Yes. N33778 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.

What kind of aircraft is N33778?

N33778 is a 1941 Aeronca 65-CA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number C13421.

Has N33778 been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N33778 (CEN17LA234) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N33778 — 1941 Aeronca 65-CA

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N33778 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2017, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: C13421
Manufacturer: Aeronca
Model: 65-CA
Year: 1941
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor A&c65 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN17LA234Jun 17, 2017Mount Vernon, OHFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot's improper starting procedure before hand propping the engine, and his subsequent attempt to stop the moving airplane, which resulted in him being struck by the propeller.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1941 Aeronca 65-CA).

Aug 17, 2024deregistered — Sale Reported

Frequently asked

Has N33778 been in an accident?: Yes. N33778 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2017.
What kind of aircraft is N33778?: N33778 is a 1941 Aeronca 65-CA (fixed wing single-engine), serial number C13421.
Has N33778 been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N33778 (CEN17LA234) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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